“Don’t mind it. I am used to being hated by the people. Let me take on the hate the people have for the four heroes.” (Naofumi)

I hold out my hand to the person who looks like a Shogun from another country.

“So for now, I want all of you to lend me your power. Let’s work together and defeat this monster.” (Naofumi)

“YES!” (Shogun)

The Shogun-like person firmly grasps my hand and exclaims loudly.

How simple. (TL: Just as Keikaku)

And so the plan to defeat the Spirit Turtle was finalized.

And it seems I raised the morale of the leaders.

We’ll work together to defeat the monster, and I will fight as a hero of justice.

“Now to return to topic, let us find a way to reduce the amount of casualties.” (Queen)

…The Queen is staring at me with a complicated expression.

Well, she knows that I’m not this sort of person.

The Queen restarts the meeting.

“Even though the Seven Heroes have yet to arrive, do we have enough soldiers capable of using the sealing spell?” (Queen)

“That is.. As long as they learn it by the time we are ready…” (Someone)

“Then do you think they will be able to proceed without issue? The army will be advancing regardless of whether they learn it or not.” (Queen)

“But to safely reach the heart, we need to…” (Someone)

“But that will only result in more damage. The best course of action is to seal the beast as fast as possible. Do you think the Hero of the Shield can hold out until the Seven Heroes get here?” (Queen)

…The leaders exchange some more words.

That’s right. The 3 heroes that caused all of this are currently missing. Even if we amass the seven heroes, it is not certain that we will attain victory.

As the shield, I am probably the only one capable of restraining the Spirit Turtle.

“Iwatani, please protect the Magical Platoon as they proceed towards the heart.” (Queen)

“I had that intention from the beginning. But once the platoon has infiltrated the turtle, I’ll only hold them back. My job is to decrease casualties. I’ll definitely buy those people enough time to complete their mission.” (Naofumi)

“Understood. Does anyone have any objections?” (Queen)

“…”

No one spoke up. There was no way that they could.

There is a strong feeling of unity present in the room.

All that’s left is to snatch victory.

“Well then, the mission will commence after all the preparations have been carried out.” (Queen)

The meeting is adjourned, and I leave the tent. I take a deep sigh, and Rafatalia calls out to me.

“Naofumi-sama, did you do something again?” (Rafatalia)

I had purposely raised my voice so people outside could hear.

But by her reaction, it does not seem that she was listening.

“Yep, it was the same as what happened back at Cal Mira.” (Naofumi)

“*Sigh*… I don’t understand what you are saying, but I guess that’s alright.” (Rafatalia)

“Oneechan, Master said that he would protect-” (Firo)

“Silence Bird.” (Naofumi)

If Rafatalia did not hear, then it’s fine as it is.

Truthfully, she will probably just sigh and look at me strange

?

Rishia is staring at me with admiration.

Why are her eyes sparkling like that?

“I’m inspired! It’s scary, but I’ll do my best!” (Rishia)

So both Firo and Rishia heard my speech.

Why is Rafatalia the only one left out?

I later found out that she had gone out to fetch water.

Replenishing the water supply is also important.

By the time she had returned, the camp was already astir with the trouble I had caused.

Most of the things I have caused so far have been no good, so there’s no helping it if she thinks I did something wrong.

“Now then, I’ll tell you the decision reached by the meeting.” (Naofumi)

“Yes” (Rafatalia)

“It’s been decided that I will stall the Spirit Turtle to give the army an opportunity to infiltrate it. Rafatalia and Rishia will be helping out that squadron. Firo, help me fight on the outside.” (Naofumi)

“Yay~!” (Firo)

“I understand, but will Naofumi-sama be alright fighting that beast without us?” (Rafatalia)

“I can’t even feel the attacks of the lesser monsters, and after the army has succeeded in its infiltration, I will follow on Firo.” (Naofumi)

If all else fails, I can use the Shield of Wrath to hold off the Monster.

I haven’t tried to use it yet as I was testing my Soul Eater Shield. The Wrath Shield will probably be able to take the Spirit Turtle’s attacks.

But I’m not sure if I can control my feelings.

Last time, Firo helped me get through it. I guess I’ll have to count on her again.

“Rishia, don’t be afraid. There is a possibility you might find Itsuki inside of the Turtle.” (Naofumi)

“Yes! I’ll try my hardest!” (Rishia)

This girl is more energetic than usual.

“And fix that talking habit of yours.” (Naofumi)

“Fue…” (Rishia)

“Yeah, that. Every time you feel uncertain,you let out that sound. Listening to it is annoying.” (Naofumi)

“Fueee!?” (Rishia)

“Hey, are you picking a fight or something?” (Naofumi)

“I-I’ll work on it…” (Rishia)

If she gets over it, she will mature mentally.

The first thing she must change is her own heart.

Rafatalia was like this at the beginning as well. It’s fine if she just progresses slowly.

HAHAHAHAAAAA, even shieldbro finds her “Fueeee” noises annoying!
I love the awareness of things like this that the author puts into the characters. It makes it so much more entertaining when the hero is carrying the same feelings as some of the readers.
It’s breaking the fourth wall without actually breaking it.XD

One doesn’t need to break the fourth wall to find something annoying. It’s simply direction. If a character doesn’t like the majority of the people in this story and neither does the audience? I’m pretty sure the author has done his or her job in that regard.

my guess is they released it without ever fighting it head on and as it was awakening they found the way inside it and are unable to kill the guards on the inside protecting its heart or something to that degree

The solution is pretty simple if hard to carry out actually. They simply need to bait it into doing the final lightning attack again then before it attacks do their strongest skills to tilt the head up and cut the head off. It’s own attack will see to the rest. If things go their way the attack might even detonate in it’s body giving a 100% sure kill.